Elementary School

How to Get the Most Out of Google in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Google is so much more than a search engine. Let's go over some of the other uses of Google products that can be used in the classroom. I am a Google Certified Teacher and use many of Google's other products each day in my classroom. All of these ... more »

How to help your A.D.H.D. child without medication

By Gracie1402

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Having a five year old son with A.D.H.D. is not always easy but it is not a curse. We do not see him as "disabled" in any way, we see his A.D.H.D. as a gift. These are a few practical suggestions that have helped us keep him ... more »

How to Help Your Child With Homework

By CarolTimms

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Meaningful homework can be an extremely valuable learning tool. Too often, homework becomes a battle involving the students, the parents and the teachers. To avoid this difficult situation, follow these 7 Steps to Helping Your Child With Homework... more »

How to Host a Mystery in the Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been doing a "mystery" thematic unit in my Kindergarten classroom since 1996. The kids absolutely love it. It begins with the kids coming to school (the day after Thanksgiving break) to a crime scene outside the classroom. We then embark ... more »

How to Know Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten

By Kurt Schwengel

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The new million dollar question in education has become, "Is my child ready for kindergarten?" As a kindergarten teacher since 1996, I would like to share some thoughts on when a child is ready. Remember, all children are different and you never ... more »

How to Love Teaching

By Kurt Schwengel

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For all the sympathy that teachers get, I believe that teaching is a great job. Every teacher experiences that slight head tilt and "awww" when you tell someone you are a teacher. You would think that you have doomed yourself to a life of ... more »

How to Make a "Going Green Book" (for students)

By M A Bramlett

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This is a simple project for the classroom teacher looking to add a green lesson to his or her curriculum... more »

How to Make Construction Paper Cut-Outs

By eHow Education Editor

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Making cut-outs is a great way to get kids interested in learning. With just some construction paper, scissors and glue, you can provide hours of fun for kids and introduce new characters and vocabulary, or engage them in projects by letting them ... more »

How to Motivate Young Students in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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I would like to describe for you a classroom management technique that has been successful for some teachers. It specifically addresses the very well behaved students in the class. What happens to most perfectly behaved students at the end of ... more »

How to Read a Metric Ruler

By eHow Business Editor

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Most people can read a normal ruler because that is the unit system that has been taught in schools in the past. The unit system used was the English measurement system. The development of the metric system was to form a universal measurement ... more »

How to Study Bowling in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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What better way to teach kids their math facts up to 10 than to study bowling? Kids love bowling and it's not that hard to build a mini bowling alley in your classroom. The kids will be truly motivated to learn their math facts and you can also ... more »

How to Study Dinosaurs in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Kids love Dinosaurs. I have been teaching a Dinosaur thematic unit in my classroom since 1996. The kids absolutely love this unit. Please refer to my website (listed below) to view the entire unit... more »

How to Study Star Wars in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been teaching Kindergarten since 1996 and my "Star Wars" thematic unit is my absolute favorite. While the other classes at my school are studying fairy tales, we are studying "Star Wars." (It is, after all, a modern day fairy tale.) This ... more »

How to Talk to Your Child's Elementary or Middle School Teacher

By llreynolds

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If you follow a few simple steps, you'll find that communicating with your child's elementary or middle school teacher can be a pleasant, even collegial, experience... more »

How to Teach Your Class About Picasso

By Kurt Schwengel

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Pablo Picasso is generally synonymous with art, so every child should be exposed to his work. Aside from just learning facts about him, they should experience his work by recreating their own art in his style. There is an amazing website ... more »

How to Use a Digital Camera in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Finding uses for the digital camera in your classroom is easy! Let's take a look at just some of the possibilities... more »

How to add and subtract fractions

By Karen Cotton

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Fractions are often forgotten almost as soon as their learned in school, however their use is essential as adults for cooking, teaching children, measuring, and much, much more. When adding and subtracting fractions, the key is to find a ... more »

How to Attend Parents' Night

By eHow Education Editor

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Parent-teacher conferences may always be a bit uncomfortable (do they have to make you sit in those itty-bitty chairs?), but they need not be confrontational. Follow the steps below to keep you and the teacher on the same team: your child's!.. more »

How to be a Great Substitute Teacher (K-6)

By bre22

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Being a substitute can be trying if you have don't have the right expectations. Remember, you're only temporary. Try to help them love to learn. Here is how... more »

How to Be Popular in Elementary School

By eHow Education Editor

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No matter what your feelings are on popularity, chances are that most people have desired it at one time or another. Fortunately, being popular in elementary school doesn't require some of the questionable behavior that is often necessary as ... more »

How to Choose a Digital Camera for Use in the Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Choosing a digital camera for use in the classroom can be difficult. I have been using digital cameras to take pictures of my students since 1998. Before that I would waste money on terrible pictures that I had to pay to be developed just to find ... more »

How to Create a Slideshow in iPhoto

By Kurt Schwengel

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Did you know you are just a few clicks of the mouse away from creating a fantastic looking slideshow for open house or any other time that you want to display your class pictures or any other JPEGs you have on your computer? It's quick and easy! ... more »

How to Get a Trucker Pen Pal

By eHow Education Editor

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The Trucker Buddy pen pal program is a non-profit organization in which professional truck drivers communicate regularly with school children. The program is fun for students, teachers and truckers. It is also a great way for children to learn ... more »

How to have a healthier fundraiser for your school

By kprest74

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All parents of school or daycare aged children have seen the numerous fundraisers sent home throughout a school year. If you are sick of the cookies, pies, or usual miscellaneous stationary items,here are some unique, positive alternatives for ... more »

How to Host a Star Wars Movie Day

By Kurt Schwengel

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Hosting a "Star Wars" movie day is easier than it sounds. I have been doing this since 1996 (all six movies in one day since 2004). This is the big payoff at the end of my "Star Wars" thematic unit. I have the kids show up to the classroom at ... more »

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